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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.65, 3,066.91 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.65, 3,066.91 and 583.80 is: 875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.65 : 3,066.91 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.65/3,066.91 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.65x = 3,066.91 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.65x = 1,790,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,459.14/2,044.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.68

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